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Benefits of Standards Work for Emerging Professionals

Presented by:

USNC Communications and Continuing Education Committee

Moderator Phil Piqueira, USNC President, UL Speakers Manyphay Viengkham, Client Implementation Manager, General Electric Ethan Biery, Design and Development Leader, Lutron Electronics Ryan Franks, Program Manager, NEMA

Introduction | IEC and USNC

What is the IEC?

The International Electrotechnical Commission is the leading global organization that publishes consensus-based International Standards and manages conformity assessment systems for electric and electronic products, systems and services, collectively known as electrotechnology.

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What Is the USNC?

United States National Committee

Represents the interests of the U.S. eletrotechnical industry before its international counterparts in the standardization arena

Committee of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

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What Does the USNC/IEC Do?

Serves as the U.S. point of contact for industry, government, consumers, academia, and other stakeholders in the eletrotechnical industry

Represents U.S. interests before the IEC and selected international electrotechnical forums

Provides guidance to ANSI’s Board of Directors on policy issues and procedures involving the electrotechnical industry

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Presentation Areas

1. Introduction – Phil Piqueira

2. Benefits to the Individual – Manyphay Viengkham How getting involved with standards early on positively

impacts your career

3. Benefits to Employers – Ethan Biery What organizations stand to gain from employees’

participation in the standards process

4. Benefits to the Standards Community – Ryan Franks How young and emerging professionals contribute to the

regional and global community

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Benefits to the individual

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Why should I get involved in standards early in my career?

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Our Members Industry / Companies Corning Incorporated Dell Inc. Eaton Corporation FM Approvals Hubbell Inc. Intertek Pass Seymour/Legrand (NEMA) Philips Healthcare Qualcomm Rockwell Automation Schneider Electric Siemens Industry Inc. Sony Electronics Inc. The Boeing Company Thomas & Betts (NEMA) Underwriters Laboratories

Organizations Association for the Advancement of Medical

Instrumentation CSA Standards Consumer Electronics Association IEEE Electronic Components Industry Association National Electrical Manufacturers Association National Fire Protection Association Telecommunications Industries Association Government Food and Drug Administration National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Defense Other U.S. Representative IEC Conformity Assessment Board Virginia Tech University (Consumer Advocate)

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Why should I get involved in standards early in my career?

The communication and negotiation skills learned and

practiced in the standards environment help people become better mentors, leaders and managers.

Get your voice heard in the international arena and

help shape the future of global standardization and conformity assessment.

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Regional Organizations

The Americas

COPANT

CANENA

FINCA

Africa

ARSO, SADC

Middle East

AIDMO, GSO, GCC

Europe

CENELEC, CEN, ETSI

Pacific Rim

PASC

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Benefits to Employers

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IEC Areas of Work

A/V and multimedia

Alternative energies

Assembly technology

Capacitors and resistors

Connectors

E-Mobility

Electric cables

Electroacoustics

Fiber optics

Industrial process automation

Information technology

Nanotechnology

Power systems management

Railway equipment and systems

Safety of household appliances

Smart Grid

Solid electrical insulating materials

Renewables

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New Technical and Systems Committees

TC 113 Nanotechnology standardization for electrical and electronic products and systems

TC 114 Marine energy - Wave, tidal and other water current converters

TC 115 High Voltage Direct Current Transmission for DC voltages

above 100kV

TC 117 Solar Thermal Electric Plants

TC 119 Printed Electronics

TC 120 Electrical Energy Storage (EES) Systems

SyC SE Smart Energy

SyC AAL Active Assisted Living

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The USNC at Work

IEC Standards and Conformity Assessment services offer − market access − global awareness − technology transfer − business efficiency − competitive advantage

Every year hundreds of U.S. experts participate in IEC meetings, directly affecting the development of international standards

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Why Young Professionals are important to the Standards community

Benefits to the Standards Community

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How do young and emerging professionals affect the standards community?

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Fresh Ideas and Perspectives

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Hot Button Issues

IEC Systems Approach − Specialized Committees working at the systems instead of

the product level to define reference architectures, use cases and appropriate standards and interaction of a system within the scope of their charter.

China − Fast becoming a major player in the international standards

arena and a vital contributor with which you will interface Renewable Energies

− IEC international standards and certification schemes for technical performance and safety

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In Summary – Join us!

Without new faces, the U.S. will be unprepared for the growth and change required by today’s global markets

Every year, hundreds of U.S. delegates participate in USNC and IEC activities

The standards development process offers unique growth and enrichment opportunities for young and emerging professionals

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USNC Young Professionals Competition

The U.S. National Committee (USNC) is currently seeking nominations of emerging electrotechnology professionals for the upcoming IEC Young Professionals Workshop, being held on October 12–16, 2015, in Minsk, Belarus, in conjunction with the 79th IEC General Meeting.

Nominations can be submitted by completing the USNC Young Professionals Workshop Nomination Form and submitting it to Charlie Zegers, General Secretary of the USNC, via email at [email protected] by Thursday, April 30, 2015.

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United States National Committee of the IEC

Thank you!

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Joe Tretler Vice President, International Policy [email protected] 212.642.4977

Charlie Zegers

Senior Director and USNC General Secretary [email protected] 212.642.4965

Tony Zertuche

Senior Manager and USNC Deputy General Secretary [email protected] 212.642.4892

Kevin Sullivan USNC/IEC Department Supervisor [email protected] 212.642.4963

Mary Johnson USNC Voting Coordinator [email protected] 212.642.4939

Debra Negron USNC Meeting Coordinator [email protected] 212.642.4936

Elizabeth Pomales USNC Experts Coordinator [email protected] 212.642.4964

USNC Staff Contact Information

��Benefits of Standards Work for Emerging Professionals�� Presented by:� USNC Communications and �Continuing Education Committee Moderator�Phil Piqueira, USNC President, UL�Speakers�Manyphay Viengkham, Client Implementation Manager, General Electric�Ethan Biery, Design and Development Leader, Lutron Electronics�Ryan Franks, Program Manager, NEMA What is the IEC?What Is the USNC?What Does the USNC/IEC Do?Presentation AreasBenefits of Standards Work for Emerging ProfessionalsWhy should I get involved in standards�early in my career?Our MembersWhy should I get involved in standards�early in my career?Regional OrganizationsBenefits of Standards Work for Emerging ProfessionalsBenefits of Standards Work for Emerging ProfessionalsIEC Areas of WorkNew Technical and Systems Committees The USNC at WorkWhy Young Professionals are important to the Standards communityHow do young and emerging professionals affect the standards community?�Fresh Ideas and Perspectives�Hot Button IssuesIn Summary – Join us!USNC Young Professionals CompetitionUnited States National Committee �of the IECSlide Number 24